1. to take part in a contest or game
參加比賽或競賽
He will compete in the swimming competition next week.
他將參加下週的游泳比賽。
Athletes from all over the world compete in the Olympics.
來自世界各地的運動員在奧運會上競技。
Compete Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
compete
verb
快速理解
What does "Compete" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Compete"?
指為了獲勝或取得優勢而與他人對抗或比賽。
- 1
比賽競技
EN: to take part in a contest or game
翻譯: 參加比賽或競技活動。
- 2
商業競爭
EN: to try to be more successful than others in business or the market
翻譯: 在商業或市場上試圖比他人更成功。
- 3
爭奪資源
EN: to strive against others for a limited resource, position, or recognition
翻譯: 為爭取有限的資源、職位或認可而與他人較量。
小提醒：注意 'compete with' 和 'compete against' 常可互換，但 'compete against' 對抗意味更強；'compete for' 後接爭取的目標（如獎項、合約）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Compete" in English）
How to pronounce "Compete" in English?"Compete" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Compete" from YouTube Videos
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“so, unlike wrestlers who body slam each other on tv, our characters compete at the most popular video games in front of gigantic live audiences on twitch.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Compete"?How does "Compete" change by context?
2. to try to be more successful than someone or something else
競爭；爭勝
Several companies are competing for the same contract.
幾家公司正在競爭同一份合約。
The two students always compete for the highest grades.
這兩位學生總是爭奪最高分。
3. to be good enough to compare with something else
匹敵；相抗衡
Our product can compete with the best on the market.
我們的產品足以與市場上最好的產品相抗衡。
No other restaurant in town can compete with theirs in terms of service.
鎮上沒有其他餐廳能在服務上與他們的匹敵。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Compete"?How to make natural sentences with "Compete"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| compete + with/against + person/team | 與（某人/團隊）競爭 | The local bakery competes with the supermarket chain. (這家本地麵包店與連鎖超市競爭。) |
| compete + for + prize/contract/spot | 為（獎項/合約/名額）而競爭 | Athletes from all over the world compete for the gold medal. (來自世界各地的運動員為金牌而競爭。) |
| compete + in + event/competition/field | 在（賽事/競賽/領域）中競爭 | She will compete in the national swimming championship. (她將參加全國游泳錦標賽。) |
| compete + to + V | 競爭以（做某事） | Companies compete to offer the best price. (公司們競相提供最優惠的價格。) |
| compete + as + a team/an individual | 以團隊/個人身份參賽 | He prefers to compete as an individual rather than as part of a team. (他更喜歡以個人而非團隊成員的身份參賽。) |
用法說明
How is "Compete" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Compete"?
compete in vs compete for vs compete against/with
- compete in 表示「參加某個比賽、賽事或領域」。
- compete for 表示「為了爭取某個具體的獎項、頭銜或目標而競爭」。
- compete against/with 表示「與特定的對手或對象競爭」。
對比例句： EN: She will compete in the national swimming championship. 翻譯: 她將參加全國游泳錦標賽。
EN:She will compete for the gold medal.
翻譯:她將為金牌而戰。
EN:Our company competes with several tech giants.
翻譯:我們公司與數家科技巨頭競爭。
EN:He competed against his own previous record.
翻譯:他與自己先前的紀錄競爭。
總結建議
一般來說，參加比賽用 in，爭取目標用 for，面對對手則用 against 或 with。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Compete" and similar words?How to choose "Compete" vs alternatives?
compete vs contend
「compete」強調在比賽或競爭中爭取勝利，而「contend」則更側重於努力對抗困難或對手，以爭取某事物。
compete vs rival
「compete」是描述競爭行為的動詞，而「rival」主要作為名詞指競爭對手，或作為動詞表示可與之匹敵。
compete vs participate
「compete」強調以贏得勝利為目標的競爭，而「participate」僅指參與活動，不強調競爭性。
口語用法
How is "Compete" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Compete"?
引述
在轉述對話或想法時，常用「compete」來簡潔表達競爭的意圖或狀態。 EN: She was like, "I don't want to compete with you over this." 翻譯: 她當時就說：「我不想為了這個跟你爭。」
EN:He's always thinking, "How can I compete better?"
翻譯:他總是在想：「我怎樣才能競爭得更好？」
語氣強調
口語中會透過重音、語調或重複來強調「compete」，凸顯競爭的強度或必要性。 EN: You really have to compete to stand out in this market. 翻譯: 你真的得全力競爭才能在這個市場脫穎而出。
EN:It's compete, compete, compete—that's all they care about.
翻譯:就是競爭、競爭、再競爭——他們只在乎這個。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適字眼時，「compete」可能作為短暫停頓的一部分，後面再接上更具體說明。 EN: The challenge is... compete... but in a healthy way. 翻譯: 挑戰在於...要競爭...但是要以健康的方式。
EN:We need to, you know, compete... while still collaborating.
翻譯:我們需要，你知道的，競爭...同時還是要保持合作。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法（如直接引述口語、語氣強調的星號、停頓填充的省略號）通常不適用於正式報告、學術論文或商業提案。在正式文體中，應使用更完整、結構清晰的句子來表達競爭的概念，例如 "engage in competition"、"participate in a contest" 或 "strive to outperform"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Compete"?What fixed phrases with "Compete" should I remember?
compete against
compete against [someone/something]
與...競爭、對抗
compete with
compete with [someone/something]
與...競爭、較量
compete for
compete for [something]
爭奪...
compete in
compete in [an event/competition]
參加...（比賽、競賽）
compete on equal terms
compete on equal terms (with)
在平等條件下競爭
compete fiercely
compete fiercely
激烈競爭
compete head-to-head
compete head-to-head (with)
正面交鋒、直接競爭
compete successfully
compete successfully
成功競爭、具有競爭力
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Compete"?Which "Compete" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I will compete with you on the game.
✓I will compete with you in the game.
使用 "compete" 時，表示參與某項比賽或競賽，通常搭配介系詞 "in"（表示領域或項目），而非 "on"。"on" 多用於具體的日期或表面。
×Our company competes to their company.
✓Our company competes with their company.
表示「與...競爭」時，應使用 "compete with" 或 "compete against"。"to" 在此是錯誤的介系詞，它通常表示方向或對象，不用於競爭關係。
×They are competing each other.
✓They are competing with each other.
"compete" 是不及物動詞，不能直接接受詞。要表達「彼此競爭」，必須加上介系詞 "with" 或 "against"，形成 "compete with each other" 的結構。
×She competed to become the manager.
✓She competed for the manager position.
雖然中文常說「競爭成為...」，但英文中 "compete" 後接 "to become" 並不自然。更地道的說法是使用 "compete for + 目標（職位、獎項等）"。若想表達最終結果，可用其他動詞如 "vied" 或結構 "competed in order to become"。
×I like to compete sports.
✓I like to compete in sports.
"compete" 是不及物動詞，不能直接將活動或項目作為受詞。必須使用 "compete in + 活動/領域" 來表示參與該項目的競賽。
×The price is very competing.
✓The price is very competitive.
"compete" 的動詞分詞 "competing" 通常不用作形容詞來修飾物品的屬性。形容「有競爭力的」應使用形容詞 "competitive"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Compete"?What are tense/participle forms of "Compete"?
competes(3rd_singular)competing(present_participle)competed(past)competed(past_participle)